Sesame Hoisin Ground Chicken Pasta (Printable)

Ground chicken, hoisin sauce, and crisp veggies combine with linguine for an Asian-inspired fusion dish.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz linguine

→ Meats

02 - 1 lb ground chicken

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup snap peas, halved
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced (reserve some for garnish)
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce

08 - 5 tbsp hoisin sauce
09 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 tsp chili garlic sauce (optional)
13 - 1 tbsp honey

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - Fresh cilantro or scallions (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce if using, and honey. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a splash of neutral oil. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
04 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Stir in sliced bell pepper and snap peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are just tender yet still crisp.
06 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss to coat evenly.
07 - Incorporate cooked linguine into the skillet. Toss all ingredients together, adding reserved pasta water incrementally to ensure the sauce coats the pasta uniformly.
08 - Remove from heat and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds along with additional green onions or cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like your favorite takeout but costs a fraction of the price and uses one pan after the pasta drains.
  • The sauce clings to every strand of linguine and makes the whole dish feel indulgent without cream or butter.
  • You can have dinner on the table in thirty-five minutes, even if youre moving slowly and sipping wine while you cook.
02 -
  • Reserve that pasta water before you drain or youll be stuck with a dry, clumpy mess that no amount of sauce can fix.
  • Dont skip toasting your sesame seeds if theyre not already toasted, the nutty flavor they develop in a dry pan changes everything.
  • If your skillet isnt big enough to toss the pasta comfortably, transfer everything to a large bowl and mix it there.
03 -
  • Use a wok if you have one, the high sides make tossing easier and you wont fling noodles onto the stove.
  • Taste the sauce before you add it to the pan and adjust the honey or vinegar to match your mood, some nights I want it sweeter and some nights I want more tang.
  • If youre serving this to kids, leave out the chili garlic sauce and let adults add hot sauce at the table instead.
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